El Herrojo, Villa Sapphire, contemporary luxury in the making

Villa Sapphire, an exclusive villa currently under construction in El Herrojo Alto, a gated residential community next to La Quinta Golf. Surrounded by mature greenery, the property offers privacy and a peaceful setting while remaining within easy reach of Nueva Andalucía, Puerto Banús and Marbella.

The project brings together contemporary architecture, warm natural materials and interiors designed around everyday living and entertaining. Natural oak, limestone and soft neutral finishes create a calm interior palette, while large areas of slim-frame glazing bring in natural light and open the main living spaces towards the terraces and garden. The same flooring continues from inside to outside, reinforcing the connection between the house and its surroundings.

The main floor is centred around an impressive entrance hall, where a sculptural spiral staircase and three-sided stone-clad fireplace introduce the architectural character of the house. From here, the layout opens into a large living room, dining area and principal kitchen finished in natural oak with SapienStone worktops and Miele and Siemens appliances. A separate back kitchen provides additional preparation and storage space, while a TV room and guest bedroom suite complete this level.

Wide sliding doors connect the living areas with the covered terraces, landscaped gardens and overflow swimming pool. The outdoor spaces have been planned as an extension of the house, with areas for dining, lounging and sunbathing throughout the day. A fully equipped outdoor kitchen creates a separate setting for entertaining, while a private putting green sits above the main chill-out terrace. Mature planting provides privacy and a large olive tree forms a focal point within the garden.

The upper floor is primarily dedicated to the bedrooms. The principal suite includes a walk-in dressing room, en-suite bathroom and private terrace overlooking the pool. Three further en-suite bedrooms are also located on this level, each with access to its own outdoor space.

The lower level adds an extensive leisure and wellness area. It includes a gym, spa with jacuzzi and cold plunge, Finnish sauna and massage area, together with a games and TV room and a bespoke, climate-controlled wine cellar with tasting area. The sauna is handcrafted in Mansonia wood and fitted with a Harvia system, while natural stone and oak continue the material palette used throughout the house.

Practical areas on this floor include a laundry room, service accommodation, storage and technical rooms and a two-car garage. A lift connects all three levels.

The technical specification includes underfloor heating, aerothermal heating and cooling, mechanical ventilation, integrated Crestron home automation, multi-room audio and motorised sliding glazing. These systems have been incorporated discreetly into the architecture, giving the house a high level of comfort without dominating the design.

Villa Sapphire combines substantial living spaces with a strong focus on outdoor living, wellness and entertaining. With the house, interiors and landscaping being completed as one project, it offers the opportunity to acquire a newly transformed contemporary home in one of the most established residential settings close to Marbella.

Completion date: end of 2026.